3rd Shift - Manufacturing Production Operator

Balchem Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a 3rd Shift Manufacturing Production Operator in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role involves operating machinery, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, and benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance after 1st month

401(k) with 6% employer match after 60 days

Paid Time Off

Uniforms and safety shoes provided

Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (work-related)

Free Cereal

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery and food handling preferred.
• Strong motivation, organization, and communication skills required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cooker and Extruder machines, ensuring adherence to SOPs.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor product quality.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

3rd Shift - Manufacturing Production Operator

We are seeking a diligent production operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the continual operation of the Cooker and Extruder machines by maintaining machinery, keeping the workspace clean and safe, and adhering to all OSHA standards, quality standards, and Balchem Policies. Our ideal candidate has experience with machinery, is familiar with the manufacturing process from raw material to finished product and/or has prior food handling related experience. You should be able to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and maintain high-quality work standards at all times.

Essential Functions

• Operate the Cooker and/or Extruder machine making necessary changes, including but not limited to continual operation and unloading, setting up feed systems, screw configuration, and perform basic troubleshooting efforts, while ensuring adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain the necessary functions of the augers, scales, slurry injector, and understand the need to vent steam, and cook cycle times to ensure product flow to surge bin
• Properly utilize the Programmable Logic Controller, loading the recipe, and both manual and auto cooker operations, making necessary changes if needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reporting any discrepancies or concerns
• Accurately handle all paperwork and collect data, maintaining proper reporting in the ERP systems for all returned ingredients
• Monitor product quality and promptly notify the appropriate personnel of any issues that arise
• Maintain a sanitary work area adhering to all OSHA standards and Balchem Corporation's Standard Operating Procedures including but not limited to in process, end of shift, end of run, quarterly and as otherwise directed
• Always maintaining a high level of awareness for all safety measures including OSHA regulations and procedures set forth by Balchem Corporation's management, including proper use of Lock out/Tag out procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three to six months of related experience and/or training is preferred
• You must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, and communication skills (both orally and written)
• You must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Possess effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to distinguish colors is required
• Ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit

Working Conditions

• You will continually be required to stand, walk, use hands for handling or feeling objects, talk, and use your vision and hearing abilities
• Regularly, you will be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, following proper ergonomic principles
• Periodically required to lift up to and above 50 and 100 pounds, utilizing safe and proper lifting techniques and equipment
• Occasionally you may operate equipment, including but not limited to computers, drafting equipment and instruments involving scientific meters and measuring devices
• Required to adhere to all personal protective equipment policies and procedures
• You will rarely be exposed to wet or humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, work in extreme heat (non-weather), or work in high noise levels and vibration
• You may also periodically work in high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme cold (non-weather)

What We Offer

• 1st Shift (7am-3pm), 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm), 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)
• Non-Exempt position, earning $17.00 hour plus shift differentials
• Shift differential rate: 2nd Shift ($1 extra per hour), 3rd Shift ($1.50 extra per hour)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance after 1st month
• 401(k) with 6% employer match after 60 days
• Paid Time Off
• Uniforms and safety shoes provided
• Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (work-related)
• Free Cereal